Happy 1st Birthday, Aliyah!

We love you, Aliyah! 

You are such a happy baby and you already listen to your Mommy and Daddy so well :)

 We love to watch you walk around and think your hugs and kisses are so sweet!

Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

FORTY!

Saturday I accomplished something I've never done before...I completed my first official 40 mile bike ride! It was an all girls bike ride through neighborhoods, on a highway, on familiar roads and ones never taken before. There were uphills (a serious stretch of them at the end!) and downhills, a bit of rain, really cold weather and a strong wind to fight against the last six miles. It is something that I've wanted to do for a few years now and I am so happy I did it. 

In the "shoot" ready to start the adventure

 At the second rest stop (18 miles)

Look at that line for the bathrooms!

6 miles to the finish line!

After the ride we were given a super cute silver chain necklace that you can add different charms to instead of a medal. I love it-my kinda medal ;) Then we had a lunch that was hosted for all the ladies who rode, walked around and looked at the various booths selling athletic clothes and cycling gear, listened to live music, and got a free Trader Joe's bag (yes!). It was a great day. Can't wait to do it again next year.

Mother's Day

Words cannot describe how thankful I am to be a mother. 

I am continually blessed by Marcus, Rob and Allie...

my special treasures, my blessings, my joys & my purpose.

 A special Mother's Day breakfast 

My Mother's Day present!!! I cannot wait for it to arrive! 

 Marcus treated me & Allie to Starbucks on our way to church this morning

 We went to Sunday brunch at one of my favorite restaurants :)

Field Trip to the Zoo

I was blessed to be a chaperone on Rob's third grade field trip to the zoo yesterday. It was so special to spend time with Rob and his friends as they went exploring around the zoo, and listening to all their excitement over the animals. The animals were incredibly active and playful, which made it so fun to watch them.

  

Phone Pics

Recent pictures from my phone capturing a little bit of life here...

Marcus braided Allie's hair..so sweet

The boys' first flag football game

One of the most amazing salads I've made for lunch if I don't say so myself...salad with chicken, marinated artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, quinoa, and sun dried tomatoes...so delicious!

On an afternoon bike ride with friends to the Salt Lake marina

At a Saturday morning football game for the boys...

Allie decorating the field for fun...

Such a beautiful day outside...played in the sprinklers and had lunch on the picnic table ;)